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Chapter 1. The Reality of Spiritual Warfare The book opens with Ephesians 6:12: "For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities... against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places".
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How does Ephesians 6:12 immediately set the stage for the events in Ashton?
A "spirit of harassment" bounces off the church door. How does this dual perspective of physical and spiritual realities affect how you view the everyday events in your own city or town?
How does this scene change your perspective on everyday feelings of doubt, fear, or harassment?
What does the "little warrior" prayer scene suggest about the true nature of spiritual power and the importance of intercessory prayer?
Have you ever felt "alone" in your faith or prayer life, as Hank appears to be in this moment?
Why do you think God always preserves a "remnant" of believers?
How can your book club or church be part of finding and supporting "the others" in your own area who might feel isolated in their spiritual battles?
How does the Bernice Kruger incident illustrate the idea that God's forces are actively at work in the mundane details of our lives?
How should Christians handle situations where doing the right thing or following the Spirit's leading results in worldly hardship or unfair treatment?
Even though Marshall is completely unaware of the spiritual realm at this point, how do you see his earthly pursuit of the truth intersecting with Hank's spiritual pursuit of the truth?
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